Mousicide!

Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new development in the quiet Me vs Mouse wars that have been silently raging in my bedroom since Thursday of last week. I'm finally ready to report that someone has scored in this particular match!

Mouse 0
Man 1

That's right! The lethal combination of the snap-trap and a generous dollop of peanut butter was too much for the little guy to resist and he was spring-loaded, snap-trapped right into oblivion! I am pleased to report that it didn't look like he suffered too much when meeting his final fate. His little mousy eyes were gently closed and he was pinned to the board, all of his mousy innards were still inside. I almost saw a smile on his tiny face and his nose was smeared with the sensual, sensual peanut butter.

A short memorial service was performed immediately for the tiny soul. Needle-nose pliers were used to pick up the trap and the body (in case there was still any kick left in the little bastard) and his remains were interred in the Kitchen TrashBin, where they joined an empty Domino's pizza box, two old copies of Entertainment Weekly, an empty milk jug and a box of Cranberry Almond Crunch cereal that was left by a previous tenant. (Estimated age of the box: 2 1/2 years). A short prayer (of victory) was offered and there was much pumping of fists and evil, villainous laughing was enjoyed by all. A refreshment of milk and some cookies were served shortly thereafter.

I maintain that this mouse was a solo act. I only saw him once or twice and when I did, he seemed as terrified by his new surroundings as I was annoyed by his presence. I think that he was working alone, but just to make sure, I've left the remaining traps baited and placed in the former mouse's preferred traffic pattern. Time will tell, on this one, folks. If I produce another mouse corpse within this next week or so, then I'll need to investigate professional vermin extinction assistance.

Until then, I maintain that the mouse incursion has been effectively repelled and Man wins this battle, undeniably.

Long Live the Man.
Death to the Mouse.
Peanut Butter is good!
Snap Traps are great!